AGH and Ascension Sign Definitive Agreement

8/27/2019

Additional Orthopedic Surgeon Joins AGH’s Medical Staff

8/26/2019

Allegan General Hospital (AGH) is pleased to welcome Josh Natali, DO, to its medical staff. He is an orthopedic surgeon, who offers a comprehensive range of orthopedic care including sports medicine, general orthopedics, and total joint replacements. He will be joining Dr. Christopher Koziara at Allegan Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center.

How Honest Are You with Your Provider?

7/28/2019

Wound Healing Center Recognized with National Award for Clinical Excellence

7/23/2019

Allegan General Hospital’s Wound Healing Center received the 2018 Center of Distinction Award from Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including patient satisfaction higher than 92 percent, and a minimum wound healing rate of at least 91 percent within 30 median days to heal.

Prevention and Care of Summer Bites, Burns and Cuts

6/21/2019

AGH Recruits Pain Management Physician

6/18/2019

Allegan General Hospital (AGH) and their pain management partner, Pain Management Group, are pleased to announce Spencer Bertram, DC, MD will be joining AGH’s Pain Management team on Thursday, June 27.

Making Sense of Supplements

6/10/2019

Allegan General Hospital Foundation Awards 2019 Spring Scholarships

5/31/2019

The Allegan General Hospital Foundation is excited to announce the 20 recipients of its 2019 Spring Scholarships Awards. These awards are given out to graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in healthcare, as well as children of Allegan Healthcare Group employees and employees of Allegan Healthcare Group to support training and higher education studies in healthcare.

Use It or Lose It - Maintain Your Mobility

5/30/2019

Our mobility tends to decline as we age. This decline may be due to chronic diseases or a general loss of muscle strength and flexibility from lack of physical activity. However,
mobility problems don’t just affect the elderly. About 10 percent (19 million) adults in the U.S. have mobility limitations. The most common culprits: arthritis and back problems.

4/30/2019

Treat Yourself to a Self-Care Staycation

4/30/2019

Have you ever spent time, money, and effort to get away only to find you need a “vacation from your vacation” when you return? Instead of seeking out the next vacation hot spot, consider a self-care staycation. The focus? You!

I'm a Walking Wonder Thanks to AGH

4/8/2019

When Brenda Waigand stepped on a nail, she didn’t think much about it. “I have neuropathy in my feet, so all I felt was a tiny pin prick,” explains Brenda. “Then the wound got infected, and I was hobbling around on a cane.”

Perrigo Chartiable Foundation Donates $100,000 to AGH

3/27/2019

AGH Offers Free Community Peripheral Arterial Disease Screenings

3/7/2019

Peripheral Arterial Disease, or P.A.D., is a common yet serious disease that occurs when extra cholesterol and fat circulating in the blood collects on the walls of the arteries that supply blood to your arms and legs.

Why Sleep Matters

2/28/2019

Some people believe they need less sleep than the average person. While this may earn you bragging rights, it’s not good for your health. Sleep is not just the absence of being awake; it’s an active process that promotes good cognitive and physical health.

The Impact of Heart Health on Wound Healing

2/7/2019

An alarming 33 percent of Americans currently suffer from cardiovascular disease. Throughout Heart Health Awareness Month, Allegan General Hospital’s Wound Healing Center, a member of the Healogics network, will work to spread awareness about how cardiovascular diseases can affect the wound healing process.

I Woke Up Like This - Healthy Weight Management Over 50

1/31/2019

Discover Your Movement Style!

1/30/2019

Do you get the winter blues? Many of us (including myself) start to feel the affects of lack of sun, too much time inside and cold temperatures. One of the best ways to combat a drop in energy and low mood is to MOVE!

AGH Signs Letter of Intent to Join Ascension Michigan

1/4/2019

How Different Diets Impact Your Health

1/1/2019

Mediterranean. Paleo. Keto. DASH. South Beach. Atkins. Zone. Vegan. Raw Foods. So many diets! All promise to help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure, protect against disease or reduce your environmental footprint. Not sure which diet is best? You’re in good company!

Taking Control of Diabetes

12/20/2018

When Gail Lewis was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in May of 2017, it came as no surprise. “I have a long family history of diabetes on my mother’s side, so I really thought it was just a matter of time,” Gail says.

AGH Foundation Awards 2018 Fall Scholarships

12/14/2018

The Allegan General Hospital Foundation recently awarded its 2018 fall Nursing and Healthcare Excellence Scholarships to Allegan Healthcare Group employees and their children in support of training and higher education studies in healthcare.

Freshen Up Your Hand-washing skills

11/15/2018

Gastrointestinal Symptoms You Can't Ignore

11/12/2018

If you suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, such as gas, constipation or diarrhea, you are definitely not alone. Your doctor can determine if your symptoms are warning signs of serious GI problems that require treatment.

Goat Cheese and Fig Bruschetta

11/7/2018

Halibut with Corn and Mushroom Ragout

11/7/2018

The omega-3 fatty acids present in halibut provide a wide range of cardiovascular benefits including improving the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL). Halibut is also a good source of vitamin B12, vitamin B6 and folic acid.

Low-Fat Vegan Blueberry Muffins

11/7/2018

Mexican Chopped Salad

11/7/2018

This delicious salad contains apples and tomatoes, both of which are high in antioxidants and fiber. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C, which can protect your eyesight and help prevent heart disease.

Roasted Maple Pecan Pears

11/7/2018

Roasted Vegetable Soup

11/7/2018

Bell peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin A and C, making them an excellent choice for a healthy immune system and maintaining good vision. They are also a beneficial source of vitamin E, which plays a role in keeping our skin and hair looking healthy.

Meet My Two Life-saving Friends

10/12/2018

New Orthopedic Surgeon Joins Allegan General Hospital’s Medical Staff

9/4/2018

Allegan General Hospital (AGH) is pleased to welcome Christopher Koziara, M.D., M.S. to its medical staff. Dr. Koziara is an orthopedic surgeon, who offers a comprehensive range of orthopedic care including general orthopedics, foot and ankle, sports medicine, and total joint replacement.

8/23/2018

Runners & Walkers Come Out for 2018 Strides for Health 5K

8/18/2018

Close to 200 individuals participated in the 12th Annual Strides for Health 5K held at Allegan General Hospital on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Events included a 5K run/walk and one-mile kids fun run. Participants ranged in age from as young as one in the kids fun run, up to 79 in the 5K.

AGH Seeks Nominations for 2018 Spirit of Women Award

7/10/2018

Making Immunotherapy Infusions Fun

7/5/2018

Imagine munching on popcorn and sitting in a comfortable recliner as you receive medical treatment, surrounded by nurses who feel more like family. That’s what it’s like for Diana Morris, who has been receiving immunotherapy infusions at AGH for the past two weeks.

Why You Need a Primary Care Provider

6/21/2018

Wound Healing Center Offers Treatments for Prostate Cancer Survivors

6/18/2018

Approximately one in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. Prostate is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. About one in 38 men will die of prostate cancer.

Don’t Let Your Pain be a Pain in the Neck

4/13/2018

Most people can relate to the temporary inconvenience of neck pain that can come from a night of poor sleep. Many likewise remember the shocking discomfort of whiplash following a sport or car accident. What do you do when the basic remedies like stretching or heating fail to do the job?

AGH Offers Foot Health Tips During National Foot Health Awareness Month in April

3/28/2018

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and a time when the experts at Allegan General Hospital’s (AGH) Wound Healing Center suggest people take a moment to stand up for their feet. Right now, 6.7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than two million of those are suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer.

On the Fence? When to Call Your Provider

4/1/2018

We’ve all been on the fence wondering if we should call our primary care provider (PCP) or not. Many common accidents and illnesses may not require a visit to your PCP or the hospital. However, if you experience unusual symptoms that come on suddenly, last more than a few days, or are more severe than you would expect for the situation, seek medical attention right away.

Breakfast - the Most Important Meal of the Day

3/26/2018

Breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel after an overnight fast – that’s where its name originates, breaking the fast! Without breakfast you are effectively running on empty, like trying to start the car with no gas!

Chew on This: Foods to Eliminate to Feel Better

3/1/2018

Every day, you make decisions about what to eat. But how much do you really think about WHAT you’re putting in your mouth? If you’re like most people, not very much. Nutritional decisions matter when it comes to keeping us healthy and preventing illnesses. Poor food choices significantly raise our risks for developing preventable chronic diseases.

Fennville Medical Center Welcomes New Physician

1/11/2018

1/10/2018

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. In addition to regular provider visits, the best way to keep stop cardiovascular disease is to know your risk factors. Throughout the year, Allegan General Hospital is offering the community free heart screenings.

Own It

1/3/2018

Gynecological Symptoms You Can't Ignore

1/2/2018

Women experience changes in their bodies throughout their entire lives. Some of these changes are due to aging. Others are the result of hormonal changes during pregnancy, menopause or menstrual cycles. While it may feel awkward to mention unusual symptoms in "unmentionable" places to your provider, these changes often provide important clues to your health

AGH Foundation Awards 2017 Fall Scholarships

12/8/2017

The Allegan General Hospital Foundation recently awarded its 2017 fall Nursing and Healthcare Excellence Scholarships to Allegan Healthcare Group employees and their children in support of training and higher education studies in healthcare.

Dr. Forsman Named Medical Director of Fennville Medical Center

11/16/2017

Allegan Professional Health Services (APHS) is pleased to announce Kenneth Forsman, MD, has been named the full-time provider and Medical Director of the Fennville Medical Center. Dr. Forsman is a board-certified Family Practice physician with over 30 years of experience.

AGH Recognizes Three Extraordinary Women in the Community at Girls’ Night Out

10/20/2017

During its Girls’ Night Out event on Thursday, October 19, Allegan General Hospital (AGH) and the AGH Foundation recognized Jillian LaJoice, Ann Chestnut and Honorable Margaret Zuzich Bakker with its 7th Annual Spirit of Women Awards.

Count on Your Health: 4 Key Measurements of Health

9/22/2017

Do you know your numbers? There are four key measurements of health you should know and track. They are early warning signs for heart disease and diabetes. Since these two diseases have few noticeable symptoms, you may not even realize you are ill — or at risk for becoming ill — until it’s too late. Keeping these numbers within a healthy range can help prevent a medical emergency, such as a heart attack.

6/8/2017

AGH Foundation Awards 2017 Spring Scholarships

6/6/2017

The Allegan General Hospital Foundation is excited to announce the 24 recipients of its 2017 Spring Scholarships Awards. These awards are given out to graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in healthcare, as well as children of Allegan Healthcare Group employees and employees of Allegan Healthcare Group to support training and higher education studies in healthcare.

Summer Babysitting Classes Offered

6/5/2017

Throughout the summer months, Allegan General Hospital is offering four sessions of its popular Babysitting Training Class. The class is designed for 12- to 15- year olds and prepares teens for babysitting.

AGH Participates in Fourth Annual Healogics Wound Care Awareness Week

6/2/2017

The Wound Healing Center at Allegan General Hospital, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. The fourth annual Wound Care Awareness Week is being held from June 5 to June 9.

AGH Unveils Perrigo Imaging Center with Ribbon Cutting and Open House

5/31/2017

Allegan General Hospital and the Allegan General Hospital Foundation welcomed State and local representatives, Perrigo Charitable Foundation and community members Wednesday night to celebrate the Perrigo Imaging Center.

AGH Receives 2017 Governor’s Award of Excellence

5/15/2017

Allegan General Hospital (AGH) is pleased to announce it has received MPRO’s 2017 Governor’s Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in Effective Reporting and Measurement in the Emergency Room for aspirin upon arrival and EKG times.

The Great Eight: Eight Facts to Know About Sleep

5/15/2017

Sleep. We all need it. But few of us consistently sleep as long — or as restfully — as we should for optimum health. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that about 35 percent of adults regularly get less than seven hours of sleep.

Allegan General Hospital Offers Saturday Mammogram Parties

4/17/2017

Allegan General Hospital (AGH) recognizes mammography as an important tool for detecting breast cancer early on, helping to save lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, screening mammograms can reduce breast cancer deaths by approximately 20 to 35 percent in women 50 to 69 years of age and approximately 20 percent in women 40 to 49 years old.

Impact Family Health Through Meal Planning & Prep

3/3/2017

You may not consider yourself a gourmet cook or fine food aficionado, but what you eat and how you prepare food for yourself and your family can keep you healthy and help prevent serious disease. It can also help you and your family maintain a healthy weight, prevent chronic disease and boost your energy levels.

1/30/2017

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Receives Recertification

1/13/2017

Allegan General Hospital (AGH) is proud to announce the recertification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) for another three years. AGH was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

AGH Foundation Awards 2016 Fall Scholarships

12/12/2016

The Allegan General Hospital Foundation recently awarded its fall educational scholarships to Allegan Healthcare Group employees and their children in support of training and higher education studies in healthcare.

Hospital Board of Trustees Elects Two New Members

11/3/2016

AGH Awards Extraordinary Women in the Community at Girls’ Night Out

10/10/2016

During its Girls’ Night Out event on Thursday, October 6, Allegan General Hospital (AGH) and the AGH Foundation recognized Barb Armstrong, Heidi Gilder and Nancy Heilig with its 6th Annual Spirit of Women Awards.

AGH Helps Raise Awareness About Mental Illness Through Mental Notes

10/5/2016

Everyone feels moody or has “a case of the Mondays” occasionally, but when disruptions in thought or behavior cause someone to lose his or her ability to cope with normal functions and routines, that person may be dealing with a much more serious problem than mere moodiness.

8/30/2016

Runners & Walkers Come Out for 10th Annual Strides for Health 5K

8/20/2016

Close to 250 individuals participated in the 10th Annual Strides for Health 5K held at Allegan General Hospital on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Events included a 5K run and walk and one-mile kids’ fun run. Participants ranged in age from as young as one in the kids’ fun run, up to 76 in the 5K.

Cutting-Edge Therapies Offer Healing for Chronic Wounds

6/13/2016

About three years ago, Brad Arnold had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in his ankle, followed by chemotherapy and aggressive radiation. Although the treatment successfully rid Brad of cancer, it led to other health issues. For years, he lived with a large ankle wound.

AGH Starts Pet Therapy Program

8/8/2016

AGH Foundation Awards First Paula West Therapeutic Riding Scholarship

6/6/2016

The Paula West Therapeutic Riding Scholarship is a new scholarship for the AGH Foundation. The scholarship was established in 2015 in memory of the late Paula West, an employee of Allegan Healthcare Group, after she passed away in May 2015 following an equestrian accident. Paula was an avid horse lover and her friends and family wanted to do something to create a lasting legacy that also represented Paula’s passion for the equestrian world.

Allegan Medical Clinic Helping to Prevent Dental Decay

6/6/2016

Protecting a young child’s teeth is very important because dental decay or cavities is one of the most common healthcare concerns for children. This is why the pediatric providers at the Allegan Medical Clinic have begun providing fluoride varnish for all children 0 – 3, who have teeth, during well child visits.

AGH Recognizes National CPR & AED Week by Offering Free CPR Training

5/20/2016

In honor of National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1-7), Allegan General Hospital (AGH) is partnering with the American Heart Association (AHA) to provide the community CPR Anytime Personal Learning program at no cost. During this free 45 minute course, individuals will learn the core skills of hands-only CPR and receive a free kit to take home with them, which includes an inflatable Mini Anne CPR manikin, DVD and a skills reminder card. The CPR Anytime kits were generously donated to the Hospital from an endowment through the American Heart Association.

3/29/2016

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and a time when the experts at Allegan General Hospital’s Wound Healing Center suggest people take a moment to stand up for their feet. According to the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, the average person takes 10,000 steps each day which adds up to more than three million steps per year.

AGH Foundation Announces New Executive Director

3/30/2016

Outpatient Mental Health Program Receives 3 Year Accreditation

1/15/2016

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) announced Allegan General Hospital’s Psychological Medicine office has once again earned accreditation for three years. This latest accreditation is the third consecutive Three-Year Accreditation that the international accrediting body, has awarded to Allegan General Hospital’s Psychological Medicine Office

Allegan General Hospital Awards Extraordinary Women in the Community

10/15/2015

During its Girls’ Night Out event on Wednesday, October 14, Allegan General Hospital (AGH) and the AGH Foundation recognized Marcia Beare, Dr. Marcia Liepman and Dawn Sherman with its 5th Annual Spirit of Women Awards.

Allegan General Hospital Foundation Awards Spring Scholarships

5/22/2015

The Allegan General Hospital Foundation is excited to announce the 15 recipients of its spring scholarships awards. These awards are given out to graduating high school seniors and employees of the Allegan Healthcare Group, to support training and higher education studies in health care.

FREE CPR Training During National CPR & AED Awareness Week

5/20/2015

During National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1-7), Allegan General Hospital (AGH) is partnering with the American Heart Association (AHA) to provide the community CPR Anytime Personal Learning program at no cost.

Allegan General Hospital Partners with New Physician Group for Emergency Department

11/13/2014

Allegan General Hospital is pleased to announce its new Emergency Medicine partnership with Emergency Physicians Medical Group (EPMG), who will be staffing the hospital’s Emergency Room (ER) effective December 1, 2014.

AGH Launches Pelvic Wellness Center

10/7/2014

With the growing number of women impacted by pelvic health conditions each year, Allegan General Hospital partnering with Allegan Professional Health Services has launched a new Pelvic Wellness Center that will offer a unique centralized approach to care and one-to-one patient education.

AGH Named Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 5th Year

9/11/2014

Allegan General Hospital has been named for the fifth consecutive year to Modern Healthcare’s annual Best Places to Work in Healthcare list. According to Modern Healthcare, this award honors workplaces throughout the healthcare industry that empower their employees to provide patients and customers with the best possible care and services.

AGH Opens New Cancer Care and Infusion Center

7/7/2014

Allegan General Hospital is proud to announce the opening of its new Cancer Care and Infusion Center. The center, which opened its doors in June 2014, was designed to maximize patient comfort and safety.

Allegan Patients Included in the TIF® US Registry

5/6/2014

Laboratory Receives Joint Commission Accreditation

12/18/2013

Allegan General Hospital (AGH) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in laboratories.

11/19/2013

Do You Have a Primary Care Physician?

11/15/2013

Everyone needs a primary care physician. Why? Because building a relationship with a primary care physician (PCP) helps ensure that you get the best possible health care and keep you healthy as you age.